Movies that were filmed in Iowa.

The Hawkeye state certainly isn't California, but we've had a few Hollywood productions filmed amongst the corn and soybean fields throughout the years. Some are well known and discussed often. I think every Iowan is well aware of Field of Dreams but it is far from the only film shot in the state.

Let's take a look at films that were shot in Iowa.

Children of the Corn

This 1984 horror classic based on the short story by Stephen King was filmed in the communities of Salix, Sergeant Bluff, Sioux City and Whiting.

Citizen Ruth 

This 1996 comedy surrounding the controversial topic of abortion was mostly filmed in Omaha, Nebraska, although nearby Council Bluffs was used for various scenes. Laura Dern stars with appearances from the legendary Burt Reynolds and long time character actor M.C. Gainey.

Election 

Much like Citizen Ruth, Election  was filmed mostly in Omaha, Nebraska although there are scenes shot in nearby Council Bluffs. Matthew Broderick and Reese Witherspoon star.

The Crazies 

This low budget horror film was filmed in various places, among them Winterset and Lenox, Iowa.

Whiteboyz

This 1999 film about a guy growing up in an all white community, who wants to be a star hip-hop rap artist was filmed in Muscatine, Iowa City, Davenport and Maquoketa.

IOWA

Filmed in the communities of Mystic and Centerville, this film with a focus on the meth problem that the state has endured, has appearances from Roseanne Arquette and long time television actor Mickey Jones.

The Puppet Masters 

Not to be confused with The Puppet Master or its many sequels, The Puppet Masters is a 1994 film starring Donald Sutherland. It was mostly filmed in California, but there were a few scenes shot in Des Moines.

COLD TURKEY 

This 1971 comedy about a small community that rallies together to have every citizen in the community be a non-smoker was filmed in Des Moines, Greenfield, Orient and Winterset.

Sugar 

This 2008 film about a young foreign baseball player who comes to the country to play minor league baseball was filmed in Burlington and Davenport.

Noise Off! 

This 1992 comedy classic with an all star cast was in partial filmed in Des Moines.

16 to Life

This 2009 Teen comedy was filmed in McGregor.

Miles From Home

This 1988 film about two brothers who start robbing banks after having a bank take their farm away stars Richard Gere, Penelope Ann Miller and Laurie Metcalf.

Pennies From Heaven

This 1981 period piece about the Great Depression was filmed in various locations, among them, Dubuque, Iowa.

Starman

John Carpenter directed this 1984 film starring Jeff Bridges. It was filmed in various locations, Cedar Rapids, Iowa being one of them.

The Straight Story 

This based on a true story 1999 film staring Sissy Spacek about a brother who rides his lawnmower from Iowa to Wisconsin to visit his dying brother was filmed in West Bend, Clermont, Lansing, Laurens, New Hampton, Pocahontas and West Union.

The Final Season 

 Based on the real life baseball team of Norway, Iowa, this 2007 film starring Sean Astin, Rachel Leigh Cook and Powers Booth was not only filmed in Norway, but also in Sutliff and Cedar Rapids.

Twister

Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton star in this natural disaster 1996 hit with scenes filmed in Ames, Whitten, Rippey, Boone and Eldora.

The Bridges of Madison County 

One of the greatest actresses of our time Meryl Streep, along with the legendary Clint Eastwood starred in this memorable 1995 film, filmed in Winterset and Adel.

Field of Dreams 

Saving the best for last. One of the greatest films ever made, Field of Dreams, was filmed in Dyersville, Dubuque and Farley.